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Written by our friends at Amazing Life. This is a paid partnership. Some statistics make church leaders want to panic. You’ve probably seen them. Stats about kids walking away from church. Stats about Gen Z and faith. Stats about families attending less often than they used to. And honestly? Some of those numbers are sobering. […]
VBS Helps Your Church Play the Long Game in a Kid’s Life Read More »
“I’m just a Sunday school teacher.” “I’m just a kidmin leader.” “I’m just a Wednesday night volunteer.” Ever said that before? So have we. Here’s the truth: that statement is a lie. It can be tempting to diminish what you do. Sometimes we think that our role isn’t important enough or we aren’t doing the
You’re More Than “Just A _____” Read More »
Written by our friends at Tyndale. This is a paid partnership. Let’s be honest, Scripture memorization can be difficult and boring for adults, let alone for kids. Even if they do memorize the words of Scripture, is it really hidden in their hearts? Do they know the meanings of the words they are saying or
Are They Hiding God’s Word in Their Hearts? Read More »
This week marks the beginning of summer break for the schools in my county. Summer is a season of transition for most of us; often in our ministries, and sometimes in our personal lives too. Our family has already felt it. We moved our oldest into her first apartment a few hours from home, and
Striving for Faithful Obedience (Not Perfection) This Summer Read More »
Written by Crystal Mazzuca with Lifeway Kids. This is a paid partnership. What led you to serving in kids ministry? Did you have a moment when you felt God pressing a passion and desire on your heart? Did you start serving faithfully and, over time, accept more responsibility and leadership? Whatever your story, you can
Purpose Over Pedigree: You Are Called to Lead Read More »
Think of the most beautiful garden you’ve ever seen. You likely know that gardens take time and substantial effort to grow. You cannot put one day into a garden and expect immaculate results months later. Establishing a healthy, thriving garden does not happen by accident. There is a lot of work that goes into having
4 Steps to Help Outreach Bloom Read More »
The curriculum changed… again.A scheduled leader cancelled on Saturday night… again.The finance committee advises you to reduce your budget… again. Ministry is full of change, much of it beyond our control. Unexpected changes can disrupt momentum, motivation, and threaten to steal our joy—so what must we do as leaders to navigate these changes? When things
When Things Change, Leaders Go First Read More »
I, like many of you, am thick in the throes of raising active, athletic kids in the midst of ministry, marriage, and more. I constantly have dugout cheers reverberating in my brain with three softball players in our family. One of the most common cheers is “Go, Fight, Win!” This would be my cheer (and
Let Me Hear You “GO, Fight, WIN!” In 2026 Read More »
“Needs improvement.” Yikes. This might be the least favorite feedback to hear as leaders… or as humans. Why is it so hard to hear feedback on the areas that we need to work on? Even though we recognize we aren’t perfect and we certainly know we have things we need to improve on, why does
Handling Feedback: Becoming 1% More Like Jesus Read More »
Read this encouragement from INCM Interim Executive Director, Heather Eichler. Some seasons of ministry feel like a sprint. Summer can be one of those seasons: VBS, camp, family events, a more inconsistent schedule for volunteers, and a different rhythm in our ministries and own homes (and so much fun). As we start to make the
Pacing for the Long Run Read More »
